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Does 'range anxiety' put you off electric cars?

Journey planning and having the means to charge are crucial for electric car owners

'Range anxiety' is the biggest concern facing customers looking to invest in an electric vehicle.

But, on the Isle of Man, that shouldn't be an issue.

That's according to Andrew Wilson, sales manager at Athol Garage in Ballasalla, who says what it really boils down to is whether or not people have the means to charge:

So, for existing electric vehicle drivers, have there been any issues with range?

Lindsey Corkill is from the Mountain View Innovation Centre, just outside Ramsey, which has a Nissan Leaf and also a seven-seater electric van.

She says it's just about learning to gauge what your vehicle is capable of, and planning journeys accordingly:

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